Serving Clifton, Franklin, Hawthorne & Newton, NJ, plus Lodi opening soon
KRP Lodi is opening soon.
Pontiac stopped building cars in 2010, but G6s, Grand Prixs, Vibes and G8s are still daily drivers, and Firebirds, GTOs and Solstices are weekend favorites. KRP keeps them running with parts shared across General Motors.
Pontiac was a General Motors brand, so most of its engines and parts are shared with Chevrolet and Buick, and the Vibe is mechanically a Toyota Matrix. That keeps parts available long after the brand closed.
At this age, the questions are less about the badge and more about time: rubber, gaskets, rust and the electrical connections that every older car eventually needs looked at.
What we see most on Pontiacs that come into our shops, and where each repair usually starts.
| What you notice | What it often points to | Where we start |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant loss and a sweet smell on a 3.8-liter V6 | Intake manifold gaskets on the 3800 V6 in the Grand Prix, Bonneville and Montana are a well-known leak point. | Cooling system |
| A clunk in the steering wheel on a G6 | Wear in the intermediate steering shaft is common. Check for open recalls by VIN too. | Steering and suspension |
| Key will not turn, or the car shuts off while driving (G5, Solstice) | Both were included in GM's 2014 ignition switch recall. Make sure the recall work was done. | Electrical repair |
| Slipping or flaring shifts in a Grand Prix or Montana | The 4T65E automatic is sensitive to fluid condition and its pressure control solenoid. | Transmission service |
| A Vibe using oil | It shares Toyota's engines, and high-mileage engines can burn oil. We measure it between changes. | Oil changes |
| Spongy brakes or a fluid leak on an older car | Brake and fuel lines corrode after years of New Jersey road salt. | Brake repair |
For most models, yes. Engines, transmissions and chassis parts are shared with other GM vehicles, and the Vibe takes Toyota parts. Body panels and trim can take longer to source.
Often it is. We inspect the car, show you photos of what we find and give you a clear estimate, so you can weigh the repair against the car's value before deciding.
Yes, for mechanical work such as brakes, cooling, suspension, ignition and drivability.
Most repairs at KRP Automotive are guaranteed for as long as you own your vehicle. If you pay for a repair at our shop, you shouldn’t have to pay for it again, that’s our promise at all four open New Jersey locations.
